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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.95, 187.45 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.95, 187.45 and 38.27 is: 57.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.95 : 187.45 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.95/187.45 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.95x = 187.45 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.95x = 7,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173.52/124.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.41

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